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In a week stacked with options, can you trust the rookies? Al Melchior makes his case as he helps set rotations in the Week 9 Pitching Forecaster. Full story
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Most Added Players
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1Kevin Gausman, BAL, SP51
2Jurickson Profar, TEX, SS29
3Jerome Williams, LAA, RP29
4Scott Feldman, CHC, SP20
5David Phelps, NYY, RP20
6Brandon McCarthy, ARI, SP19
7Jake Odorizzi, TB, SP19
8Rick Porcello, DET, SP17
9Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP16
10Mike Leake, CIN, SP16
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1Jaime Garcia, STL, SP-41
2Josh Rutledge, COL, 2B-27
3Carlos Villanueva, CHC, RP-25
4Tony Cingrani, CIN, SP-23
5Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP-23
6Hector Santiago, CHW, RP-23
7Barry Zito, SF, SP-16
8Dee Gordon, LAD, SS-15
9Jesus Montero, SEA, C-14
10Kyle Lohse, MIL, SP-12
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Fernando Rodney crumbles again in the ninth
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(8:59 pm ET) Rays closer Fernando Rodney continued to struggle as he blew his league-leading fifth save of the season Saturday against the Yankees.

Rodney, who entered the game in the ninth with a two-run lead, surrendered a two-out, run-scoring double to Brennan Boesch and a run-scoring single to Brett Gardner to tie the game. He was charged with two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one in one inning of work.

Rodney has allowed seven runs over his last 4 2/3 innings of work. He has converted two of his last five save opportunities over that span.

Jeurys Familia throws perfect inning in first rehab appearance
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(8:58 pm ET) Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia threw a perfect eighth inning for Class A St. Lucie in his first rehab appearance, striking out one batter. He hadn't pitched since May 9 due to biceps tendinitis.

Familia has a 3.48 ERA and seven strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings with the Mets this season.


Emilio Bonifacio hits rare homer
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(8:57 pm ET) Light-hitting Blue Jays infielder Emilio Bonifacio provided a rare glimpse of pop Saturday against the Red Sox, as he hit his first home run of the season.

Bonifacio went 1 for 4 with the solo shot, his first since July 23, last season. Despite the unexpected source of power, the Blue Jays ultimately lost the game, 6-5.

Bonifacio is batting just .212 on the season, though he does have a surprising 11 extra-base hits in 118 at-bats. 


Danny Valencia providing pop
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(8:55 pm ET) Orioles infielder Danny Valencia continued to hit the ball well Saturday, as he homered for the second game in a row against the Blue Jays.

Valencia took Blue Jays' starter R.A. Dickey deep for a two-run shot in the third inning of a 6-5 loss. He finished the game 1 for 3 with a walk, two runs driven in and one scored.

Valencia is hitting .313 with at least one hit in his first four games. He has driven in four runs and scored three, with four extra-base hits. 


Jerry Hairston could return Sunday
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(8:52 pm ET) Dodgers infielder Jerry Hairston could return to the team's lineup Sunday if everything goes well with Saturday's rehab game, MLB.com reports.

"We'll get Jerry back fairly soon here," manager Don Mattingly told MLB.com Saturday afternoon. "He'll play another day and then we'll make a decision. He says he's ready and medical is basically saying one more day."

Hairston is recovering from a groin strain and tendinitis in his left knee.


Matt Moore stays solid in no-decision
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(8:52 pm ET) Rays starter Matt Moore turned in another solid performance but had to settle for a no-decision Saturday afternoon against the Yankees.

Moore, who made his 10th start of the season, surrendered a run-scoring single to Travis Hafner in the opening frame for his only damage of the night. The left-hander permitted one run on five hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings of work in a 4-3 defeat in extras.

Moore has allowed just two runs over his last two starts (13 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Thursday at Miami. He went 2-0 with a 2.77 ERA in two starts against the Marlins last season.

Carlos Gomez goes deep twice
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(8:51 pm ET) Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez homered twice Saturday in a loss to the Pirates, the first time he has hit multiple home runs in his career.

Both of Gomez's home runs were of the solo variety late in the game, as he went deep in the seventh and ninth innings of a 5-2 loss. He went 2 for 3 with two RBI and two runs scored, while adding a walk.

Gomez is now hitting .331 to rank fifth in the National League, while also ranking in the top 10 in stolen bases (9), slugging percentage (.586) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.961). 


Carlos Gonzalez tallies three hits, homer and steal
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(8:47 pm ET) Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez had a big game in his team's 6-5 loss to the Giants Saturday, going 3 for 5 with his 13th home run of the season. He also added his ninth stolen base of the year.

Gonzalez has homered in each of his last three games while pushing his line up to .315/.397/.619 in 181 at-bats. He's the only NL player with at least nine home runs and nine steals this season.


Pedro Alvarez powers up
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(8:47 pm ET) Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez continues to show off his power, as he homered twice in a 5-2 wni over the Brewers Saturday.

Alvarez went 2 for 3 with a walk and three RBI. He has four home runs over the last six games, while batting .278.

Alvarez went 14 games to open the season with out a home run and has hit his 10 homers over the last 29 games. He is hitting .248 in that span, but he has 23 RBI and 16 runs scored to go with his 10 homers. 


Mariano Rivera makes quick work of Rays
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(8:41 pm ET) Yankees closer Mariano Rivera made quick work of the Rays to earn his 18th save Saturday afternoon.

Rivera struck out two and needed just nine pitchesfor a 1-2-3 inning in a 4-3 extra-inning win. He has converted his last 23 save chances dating to last season. He has allowed one run over 19 1/3 innings this season.

 
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